UPDATE: Police presence ongoing on Cumberland Street North

Police are continuing to respond to an ongoing incident in the north side of the city.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Cumberland Street North at about 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, after receiving a report of a weapons incident.

Police responded and contained the area. A standoff has ensued and remains in progress.

An individual had been held hostage with the suspect but has been able to exit the location.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police are providing assistance.

People are continued to be asked to avoid the area of Cumberland Street between Camelot Street and Marina Park Drive. Closures are also in place on other streets in the area, including Tupper Street and Villa Street.

Further updates will be provided when they become available.